 
Senate Resolution No. 3337
 
BY: Senator GRIFFO
 
        COMMEMORATING   the   80th  Anniversary  of  Grace
        Furniture
 
  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  and
acknowledge  certain  exemplary  businesses  which  continue  to provide
superior products and have become a  beacon  of  prosperity  within  the
community; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Grace Furniture; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Family  owned  and  operated  for  nearly a century, Grace
Furniture was established in 1940 by Frank and Stella Grace; during  its
humble beginnings, the couple sold appliances and furniture out of their
two-stall  garage in the same location on River Road in Marcy, New York,
where the showroom remains today; and
 
  WHEREAS, In 1942, Grace Furniture began primarily selling  furniture
to  adapt to changing times as metal became scarce due to the effects of
World War II; as this  exceptional  business  grew,  the  family  garage
evolved into a larger building that would later be fully expanded; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Since  its  inception  eight  decades ago, Grace Furniture
continues to offer home visits to help its customers  choose  the  right
furniture,  and  free  delivery  within  the local community, as well as
locations as far as Old Forge, Rochester and Martha's Vineyard; and
 
  WHEREAS, Today, under the able leadership of Frank and Stella's  son
Bill  Grace,  Grace Furniture continues to hold true to its proud legacy
of providing impeccable and respectful service to each and every one  of
its customers, truly making them feel as if they are part of the family;
and
 
  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 80-year history, Grace Furniture has
demonstrated  continuous  service to the residents and communities which
it serves; and
 
  WHEREAS, The success of Grace Furniture is in direct correlation  to
the  efforts  of  its  management  and  staff, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm,  and  an  uncompromising  standard  of  excellence  in   all
endeavors on behalf of the business and the community it serves; and
 
  WHEREAS,  This  auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Grace Furniture; and
 
  WHEREAS, It is  with  great  pleasure  that  this  Legislative  Body
acknowledges the contributions of Grace Furniture to the local and State
economies, and extends its highest commendation to this family-owned and
operated  enterprise, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the
same sparkling  success  which  has  so  characterized  its  past;  now,
therefore, be it
 
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Grace Furniture; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Grace Furniture.
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Grace Furniture

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